Timely Stories, Publications and Videos

Basic Amaryllis Care

Amaryllis are one of the staple plants for the holiday. With just a little bit of TLC we can have beautiful Amaryllis blooms this holiday season. Watch video on YouTube 

Distinguishing Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter Cacti

Holiday cacti are a popular gift but there is often some confusion whether Grandma's Christmas Cactus is truly a Christmas Cactus. This video provides the information to help clear up the confusion.

Homemade Apple Cider

Grow and blend your own cider (sweet or hard). It’s one of the most popular trends in fruit growing today. Cider trees can be ordered now for 2019. There is a shortage of cider apples in the USA and many cultivars of cider trees will be sold out before spring. Here’s how to get started.  
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Something Special About Yew

The finest evergreen for shady areas is underutilized here in North Dakota. Yew needles are dark green and contrast beautifully with the snow of winter. Yew is a beautiful shrub all by itself or can serve as an attractive background to shorter perennials. The red seedpods are brilliant.
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The Grand Finale!

When you watch a fireworks show on the 4th of July, they always save the best display for last. It’s called the Grand Finale! In flower beds, the Grand Finale is provided by chrysanthemums. Learn how to select and overwinter mums.
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Stunning Fall Flowers

Fall is here. What a wonderful time! Chrysanthemums get a lot of attention in fall and that attention is well deserved, but there are other perennials for us in North Dakota that are equally stunning.
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Dangerous Weed Invades North Dakota

Palmer amaranth has been discovered in North Dakota. Considered to be the "most troublesome weed in the USA," this may be a serious weed threat to farmers and gardeners in our state. Get to know this weed and how to control it in gardens.
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Bumper Crop of Crabgrass

Crabgrass loves the heat. It has thrived over the past two summers and is everywhere now. Here's how to control it.                   
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Emerald Ash Borer Awareness

Emerald ash borer entered Michigan in the mid-1990s and has been spreading ever since. It has been found in Minnesota, Manitoba and South Dakota. Green ash is the most popular tree in North Dakota and is susceptible to this borer. The following articles focus on the pest and how to prevent its harmful impacts in North Dakota: Overview/Background; Signs/Symptoms; Firewood; Value/Cost; Diversity/Replacement Trees; Treatments; Summary/Reiteration.

Conserving Water in Dry Landscapes

Here are some tips to care for your landscape during dry times. 

Planting Trees in North Dakota

When planted properly, trees can live far beyond our lifetimes, providing shade and beauty. If planted incorrectly, trees become a liability or die prematurely. This publication describes types of tree stock, timing considerations, planting methods and post-planting care.
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